City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
URN: 143659 • London N19 3EU
Overview
- Name
- City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
- URN
- 143659
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Prince Gennuh (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02072813536
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Holland Walk, Duncombe Road, London N19 3EU
Summary
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill, located in Islington, London, is a mixed secondary free school that opened in September 2017. The academy aims to provide a world-class education, fostering well-rounded individuals through a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of its 642 students. With a capacity of 900, the school is committed to creating a supportive and purposeful learning environment underpinned by high expectations.
The academy emphasizes the importance of academic achievement alongside personal development, encouraging students to become active contributors to their communities. It offers opportunities for students to pursue the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) and engage in various extracurricular activities that promote creativity, sports, and linguistic skills.
City of London Academy Highgate Hill is dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition for students moving from primary to secondary education. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, providing a welcoming atmosphere for families to participate in their children's educational journey.
The academy emphasizes the importance of academic achievement alongside personal development, encouraging students to become active contributors to their communities. It offers opportunities for students to pursue the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) and engage in various extracurricular activities that promote creativity, sports, and linguistic skills.
City of London Academy Highgate Hill is dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition for students moving from primary to secondary education. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, providing a welcoming atmosphere for families to participate in their children's educational journey.
Useful links
- Our governance (governance)
- SEN Support (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Book your place (calendar)
- Policies and reports (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- 27 Oct Autumn half term break (other)
- Admissions (other)
- In-year admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Islington
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 642
- Boys
- 345
- Girls
- 297
- FSM %
- 59.60
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 642 | 345 | 297 | 900 | 59.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 662 | 334 | 328 | 900 | 56.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 632 | 335 | 297 | 900 | 48.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 632 | 335 | 297 | 700 | 48.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 565 | 259 | 306 | 700 | 41.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 503 | 192 | 311 | 700 | 37.90 |
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